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Take-Home Teeth Whitening in Guelph
York Road Dental offers take-home whitening in Guelph with thermoplastic trays, worn 1 to 2 hours a day for 2 weeks. Open Saturdays.
A check-up and cleaning comes first. Book whitening online or call (519) 824-7333.
What Is Take-Home Teeth Whitening?
Take home teeth whitening lets you whiten your teeth at home, on your own time, with trays from your dentist. It is also called at home teeth whitening, and York Road Dental uses thermoplastic trays with Philips Zoom whitening.
You wear the trays for 1 to 2 hours a day over 2 weeks. Results build gradually over the course, and they vary from person to person, so we cannot promise a particular shade.
Take-home whitening suits people who prefer a gradual approach and can wear trays for a short time each day. It is a good choice if you cannot fit a longer visit into your day, or if you want to whiten at your own pace.
Whitening with your dentist differs from shop kits and strips because a dentist checks your teeth and gums first and gives you instructions for your own mouth.
If you would rather finish in one visit, read about in-office Zoom whitening. The overview of both options is on our teeth whitening page.
How Does the Two-Week Course Work?
A take-home course lasts 2 weeks, and you wear the trays for 1 to 2 hours a day. We recommend a check-up and cleaning first. This is how it goes:
If your teeth need a filling or gum care, we see to that before the trays, since clean, healthy teeth whiten more evenly. Read about a check-up and cleaning first.
Wear the trays for the time your dentist gives you, and no longer. If your gums feel sore or your teeth feel very sensitive, stop and call us, and we will tell you what to do next.
Follow your dentist's instructions for the trays, and ask if anything feels wrong. Your dentist is Dr. Natasha Kaushal. She is a general dentist with a DMD from the University of Manitoba, and she has been registered with the RCDSO since 8 June 2018.
How Long Do Take-Home Results Last?
No whitening lasts forever, and your habits decide how quickly colour returns. Coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco all stain teeth again, so daily use shortens the effect. We cannot give you a number of months.
To keep your results, follow these habits:
Use a straw for coffee, tea and red wine
Cut down on tobacco
Keep your regular cleanings
Keeping regular cleanings also helps, because a cleaning removes surface stains that brushing leaves behind.
The trays whiten natural teeth only. A crown, a filling or a veneer keeps its own colour and may look darker once your teeth are lighter, so tell us if you have any before you begin.
Is Take-Home Whitening Right for Sensitive Teeth?
Teeth whitening for sensitive teeth is possible with care. Some people notice a short spell of sensitivity. If your teeth are already sensitive, tell us before you start, so your dentist can decide whether whitening suits you and how to go about it.
We offer a desensitizing treatment as an add-on. Untreated decay or gum problems come first, because whitening is not advised over them. Call us if sensitivity lasts more than a few days.
Stained or yellow teeth from coffee, tea, red wine, tobacco, medications and age often respond to whitening, while stains inside the tooth may respond less. Your dentist tells you what to expect.
Cleveland Clinic notes that sensitivity and gum irritation are common and usually temporary on its teeth whitening safety page.
In-Office or Take-Home Whitening?
Take-home whitening suits you if you prefer to whiten gradually at home. In-office Zoom whitening suits you if you prefer to finish in one visit of about 45 minutes, for example before an event.
Both start with a check-up and cleaning, and your dentist can advise which suits your teeth, your time and your sensitivity. If whitening is not enough, see cosmetic dentistry and veneers.
What Does Take-Home Whitening Cost?
The cost of take-home whitening depends on your teeth and your needs, and we do not publish a fee on this page. Ask our team for the cost before you book. We would rather you knew the cost before you start.
Your insurance may cover part of it, so check your plan, and our in-house payment plan can be used. You can pay by cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard, American Express or e-transfer. See payment options for how paying works in general. Our team will explain your options before you decide.
Questions About Take-Home Whitening
How long does take-home whitening take?
A take-home course at York Road Dental lasts 2 weeks, and you wear the trays for 1 to 2 hours a day. Results build gradually and vary from person to person.
Do I need a check-up and cleaning first?
Yes, we recommend one. The check-up shows whether your teeth and gums are ready, and the cleaning clears the surface. At that visit we tell you if whitening suits you.
Is take-home whitening suitable for sensitive teeth?
Often, with care. Tell us about sensitive teeth before you start, and your dentist will decide whether whitening suits you and may suggest a desensitizing treatment.
Is in-office or take-home whitening better?
Neither is better for everyone. In-office whitening is one visit of about 45 minutes, and take-home whitening is 2 weeks at home. Your dentist can advise which suits you.
Book Take-Home Whitening in Guelph
Book whitening at York Road Dental and your online booking goes straight into our calendar. If you would like a check-up first, book that instead.